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Comment by heavyset_go

The CDC does not recommend seeking sunlight to promote the production of endogenous vitamin D[1]:

> The skin can produce only a limited amount of vitamin D at one time. Once the body has reached this limit, spending more time in the sun will not continue to increase vitamin D levels. However, continued time in the sun will increase your skin cancer risk. There is no known level of UV exposure that would increase vitamin D levels without also increasing skin cancer risk. Vitamin D can be obtained safely through food and dietary supplements without the risks associated with overexposure to UV.

Same thing with the EPA[2]:

> Get Vitamin D safely through a diet that includes vitamin supplements and foods fortified with Vitamin D. Don't seek the sun.

[1] https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/outdoors.htm

[2] https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety/sun-safety-tips

parent heavyset_go 2 years ago

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